Album Review: Foo Fighters - "In Your Honor" (2005)

Ever since the advent of albums, every decade has produced a defining double-length rock recording. The 60s had the White Album, the 70s Physical Graffiti, the 80s brought the Wall, and the 90s Use Your Illusion I and II. As for the 2000s, well, this isn't it, but it's not bad at all.

This project is divided into a harder and a softer half. Long-time listeners of rock radio won't be surprised by the first disc which is typical Foo ... big drums, big guitars, lots of growling by Dave Grohl. While it's a little more melodic than recent releases, unfortunately it's not as catchy as their second album, "The Colour and the Shape", but I suppose one shouldn't expect to be whistling tunes from a former member of sludgemasters extraordinaire Nirvana.

The second disc is a treat, however. It reminds me of Led Zeppelin III's lighter moments - mellow and textured rather than sparse. Lots of strings, too, which are a nice touch. It sounds like Grohl has been listening to a bit of John Mayer.

Overall rating: 7.0/10
Disc one: 5.25/10
Disc two: 8.25/10